Meditate
verb
To spend time in deep thought, usually seeking relaxation or spiritual focus.
She meditated for half an hour before bed to relax her mind.
Often appears as...
- meditate on a problem
- meditate for peace
verb
To think carefully about something for a long time.
He needs to meditate on the consequences before making this kind of decision.
Often appears as...
- meditate on the decision
- meditate on the issue
verb
To plan in the mind; intend.
The villain was meditating a bank robbery in the city.
Often appears as...
- meditate a plan
- meditate a revenge
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Disapproving
verb
To spend time in deep thought, usually seeking relaxation or spiritual focus.
She meditated for half an hour before bed to relax her mind.
Often appears as...
- meditate on a problem
- meditate for peace
verb
To think carefully about something for a long time.
He needs to meditate on the consequences before making this kind of decision.
Often appears as...
- meditate on the decision
- meditate on the issue
verb
To plan in the mind; intend.
The villain was meditating a bank robbery in the city.
Often appears as...
- meditate a plan
- meditate a revenge
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Relaxation Technique
Often used in the context of yoga or spirituality to focus and calm the mind.
Many people meditate every morning for a fresh start to their day.
Pro Tip 2/3Silent Activity
Usually done in a quiet environment to enhance concentration and peace.
During the retreat, participants would meditate by the lake in silence.
Pro Tip 3/3Mental Exercise
Can be a practice to train the mind, rather than a one-time activity.
Aristotle believed it was important to meditate regularly to achieve mental balance.
Pro Tip 1/3Relaxation Technique
Often used in the context of yoga or spirituality to focus and calm the mind.
Many people meditate every morning for a fresh start to their day.
Pro Tip 2/3Silent Activity
Usually done in a quiet environment to enhance concentration and peace.
During the retreat, participants would meditate by the lake in silence.
Pro Tip 3/3Mental Exercise
Can be a practice to train the mind, rather than a one-time activity.
Aristotle believed it was important to meditate regularly to achieve mental balance.
Pro Tip 1/3Relaxation Technique
Often used in the context of yoga or spirituality to focus and calm the mind.
Many people meditate every morning for a fresh start to their day.
Pro Tip 2/3Silent Activity
Usually done in a quiet environment to enhance concentration and peace.
During the retreat, participants would meditate by the lake in silence.
Pro Tip 3/3Mental Exercise
Can be a practice to train the mind, rather than a one-time activity.
Aristotle believed it was important to meditate regularly to achieve mental balance.
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The five major world...
was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan
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How stress affects your...
There are many ways to reverse what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and meditation, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress
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Stefan Sagmeister: The...
that hide a magnet inside, and make those compasses go crazy, always centering on them. Then this is a fairly talkative, verbose kind of chair. I also started meditating for the first time in my life in Bali. And at the same time, I'm extremely aware
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The Science of a Happy...
to investigate how long term meditation practice may influence the brain. What I'm showing you here is actually a figure from a single participant in the study and it illustrates brain electrical activity. And you can see that there is a difference
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
If shivering is a form of meditation, then I would consider myself a monk. Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.
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What makes life worth...
it turns out there is joy. I leave flowers on Paul's grave and watch our two-year-old run around on the grass. I build bonfires on the beach and watch the sunset with our friends. Exercise and mindfulness meditation have helped a lot.
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The Hummingbirds of São...
friends, but with the hummingbird feeder, we could get this hummingbird friend. And it's really important for us, for example, when we're here at the balcony reading or having lunch or during a meditation in the morning,
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How does your brain...
or boosting our coping system, or endorphins. Some people can cope with pain using methods that involve distraction, relaxation, meditation, yoga, or strategies that can be taught, like cognitive behavioral therapy.
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What yoga does to your...
However, there is evidence to suggest that yoga can help reduce the symptoms of stress, as well as meditation or relaxation. Research on the effects of yoga is still evolving.
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Let your eyes do the...
in my visual world but only when I focus and quite in my mind and that's no mean feat as anyone who's explored meditation certainly knows there had to be other
Video examples
The five major world...
was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan
Video examples
How stress affects your...
There are many ways to reverse what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and meditation, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress
Video examples
Stefan Sagmeister: The...
that hide a magnet inside, and make those compasses go crazy, always centering on them. Then this is a fairly talkative, verbose kind of chair. I also started meditating for the first time in my life in Bali. And at the same time, I'm extremely aware
Video examples
The Science of a Happy...
to investigate how long term meditation practice may influence the brain. What I'm showing you here is actually a figure from a single participant in the study and it illustrates brain electrical activity. And you can see that there is a difference
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
If shivering is a form of meditation, then I would consider myself a monk. Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.
Video examples
What makes life worth...
it turns out there is joy. I leave flowers on Paul's grave and watch our two-year-old run around on the grass. I build bonfires on the beach and watch the sunset with our friends. Exercise and mindfulness meditation have helped a lot.
Video examples
The Hummingbirds of São...
friends, but with the hummingbird feeder, we could get this hummingbird friend. And it's really important for us, for example, when we're here at the balcony reading or having lunch or during a meditation in the morning,
Video examples
How does your brain...
or boosting our coping system, or endorphins. Some people can cope with pain using methods that involve distraction, relaxation, meditation, yoga, or strategies that can be taught, like cognitive behavioral therapy.
Video examples
What yoga does to your...
However, there is evidence to suggest that yoga can help reduce the symptoms of stress, as well as meditation or relaxation. Research on the effects of yoga is still evolving.
Video examples
Let your eyes do the...
in my visual world but only when I focus and quite in my mind and that's no mean feat as anyone who's explored meditation certainly knows there had to be other
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have them, you are compelled to act.
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Francis Quarles
English Poet
Meditation is the life of the soul: Action, the soul of meditation; and honor the reward of action.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
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Alice Walker
American Author
Meditation has been a loyal friend to me. It has helped me write my books.
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Gurmeet Choudhary
Indian Actor
Meditation is helping me stay both mentally and physically fit.
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Harry Styles
English Musician
I meditate and pray before going onstage - it helps me focus.
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Emma Hayes
English Businesswoman
Meditation is important - yoga, walking.
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Julius Randle
American Basketball Player
Meditation helps you get in the zone.
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Henepola Gunaratana
Sri Lankan Clergyman
Meditation changes your character.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
Meditation helps me to calm down.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have them, you are compelled to act.
Quote examples
Francis Quarles
English Poet
Meditation is the life of the soul: Action, the soul of meditation; and honor the reward of action.
Quote examples
Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
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Alice Walker
American Author
Meditation has been a loyal friend to me. It has helped me write my books.
Quote examples
Gurmeet Choudhary
Indian Actor
Meditation is helping me stay both mentally and physically fit.
Quote examples
Harry Styles
English Musician
I meditate and pray before going onstage - it helps me focus.
Quote examples
Emma Hayes
English Businesswoman
Meditation is important - yoga, walking.
Quote examples
Julius Randle
American Basketball Player
Meditation helps you get in the zone.
Quote examples
Henepola Gunaratana
Sri Lankan Clergyman
Meditation changes your character.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
Meditation helps me to calm down.
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